Those attending are asked to bring a labeled covered dish and table service.

Memberships are available for renewal this month at $5. Members are reminded to turn in free membership coupons.

SCOPE OFFERS "ESTATE PLANNING": The Niles SCOPE Senior Center is offering a free program on estate planning on Thursday. Three professionals will be on hand to present information and answer questions. They are Sam Morris, Baltimore Life Insurance; elder law attorney David Keast; and financial planner David Maxwell.

The program begins at 11:30 a.m. with a free lunch, followed by the presentation, ending at approximately 1 p.m.

Although, the program is free, the center is requesting that interested individuals sign up by stopping in at the center located at 14 E. State St., Niles, or by calling 330-544-3676. Members and non-members are welcome to attend.

SCOPE WELCOMES NUTRITION SPECIALIST: The Champion SCOPE will be presenting Garvin McCorkle, a nutrition specialist from The Ohio State Extension Family Nutrition Program, on Jan. 26. He will be speaking on the importance of a balanced diet. There will be a home-cooked meal. Call the center at 330-847-8179 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. so right number of meals are prepared.

SCOPE HOSTS BASKET RAFFLE: The Niles SCOPE Senior Center Happy Tappers are selling raffle tickets for several holiday baskets. The proceeds will benefit Dancing for Others, which will be held Jan. 26 at Packard Music Hall under the direction of Donna Crean. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5.

All proceeds are given to local needy individuals to assist with their medical bills. For more information, call the center at 330-544-3676.

NUTRITION SITES AVAILABLE:The Trumbull County Nutrition Program for the Elderly is provided by the Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs and operates nutrition sites at 11 locations throughout Trumbull County. These sites provide a meal and the opportunity for socialization. Donations will be accepted.

Any senior citizen age 60 or older and his or her spouse is welcome for lunch at any of the following sites:

FOWLER-VIENNA SENIOR CITIZENS: The group meets 9:30 a.m. or later every Thursday at the Fowler Community Center to play cards and games, to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries and for a 50-50 raffle and meals. Special meals are served on the fourth Thursday of the month. Cost is $3 each. All those ages 55 or older are welcome. Annual dues are $12.

Special health education speaker: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Dr. Jim Morganstern will demonstrate how to add 10 ten years of healthy life taking care of one's back.

Chili Cook-Off Challenge to other SCOPE members, 5 p.m. Jan. 25. Entry forms are available by calling 330-824-2173. Entry fee is $3, and there is a $25 first-place prize.

NUTRITION SITE OPEN: The Kinsman Senior Citizen Nutrition Site is open every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to seniors 60 or older or their spouses. Meals are served about noon at the Kinsman Fire Hall, and donations are accepted. Doors open at 10 a.m. For information on meals, call site manager Dollie Davis at 330-876-5123.

Cards and bingo are played every day, and singing is on Wednesdays. To attend, call Davis two days prior.

JOHNSTON SENIOR CENTER

5922 Warren Road, Cortland, 330-924-0412. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Membership is $12 a year. Puzzles, games and coffee bar are available daily.

Lunch is offered Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis to seniors 60 or older. Cost is $2 but not required, and the number of meals is limited. The center features speakers at 11:30 a.m. every Friday, followed by the taping of the ''Senior Focus'' TV show.

GIRARD MULTI-GENERATION CENTER

330-545-6596

NUTRITION MEAL PROGRAM

Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs: 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call reservation in at least two days in advance at 330-675-2486. Donations accepted. For seniors ages 60 or older and / or their spouses. Menu calendars are available at the center.

Upcoming events:

Basic computer classes: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Call 330-545-6596 to register or for more information.

Exercising to music will be 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the gym.

The Wii gaming system and air hockey or ping pong is set up in the parlor for members to use during the center's hours of operation.

Adult basketball or cornhole is held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday in the gym. Minimum of two players and must be members of the center.

Walk the steps or in the gym: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Minimum of two walkers. Sign in at the front desk.

Knit and crochet class: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays. Bring yarn, needles and other materials needed. Class is free and open to members.

COUNTRY NEIGHBOR: Country Neighbor Community Center, 39 S. Maple St., Orwell, is offering the following programs. For reservations or information, call Diana Ristimaki, program coordinator, at 440-437-6311.

Maple Street Cafe breakfast, 6 to 10 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. All proceeds benefit the services and programs of Country Neighbor.